It’s not easy moving to a new place away from family and friends and trying to settle into a new home and school. The middle grade graphic novel Ellie in First Position tackles all this, and more. The story opens with 10-year-old Electra, or Ellie for short, relocating to a new city with her mother … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Ellie in First Position
(Goodreads) Synopsis: Based on an actual story, a girl with cerebral palsy feels trapped in her body and unable to communicate. It causes her to grunt in anger, scaring off children and making it impossible to make friends. When her art teacher straps a paintbrush to her head, the children nickname her "Woodpecker Girl." But … Continue reading #TaiwanKidLitMonth: Woodpecker Girl – Heartwarming Tale about Determination, Creativity, and the Power of Dreams
Since his debut picture book in 1998, Jimmy Liao has consistently enchanted readers with new releases every year. His imaginative and heartwarming works, translated into 20 languages, have solidified his reputation as Taiwan’s most celebrated illustrator in the international picture book market. Over the years, Jimmy's books have inspired a multitude of adaptations, including plays, … Continue reading #TaiwanKidLitMonth: Discovering the Enchanting Worlds of Jimmy Liao
Jimmy Liao (Books From Taiwan) Jimmy Liao is possibly Taiwan's most internationally known author and illustrator of picture books for both children and adults. He stands as one of the leading figures in the realm of picture book creators, captivating readers worldwide with his enchanting storytelling and kaleidoscopic illustrations. With a career spanning over two … Continue reading #TaiwanKidLitMonth: Jimmy Liao (Jimmy/ 幾米) – A Maestro of Picture Books for Imaginative Minds of All Ages
Wonderful picture books related to Taiwan (Wenjin, 2023) Welcome to #TaiwanKidLitMonth, an enchanting celebration of stories, culture, and creativity! In collaboration with international school librarians and book advocates across Taiwan, we are thrilled to embark on a journey through the captivating evolution of Taiwanese literature, showcasing the rich diversity and imagination that define this vibrant … Continue reading #TaiwanKidLitMonth: Ilha Formosa – Discovering the Wonders of Taiwanese Through Literature
Illustrated in a thoughtful, textured mix of crayons and watercolour, this book—Cristina Sitja Rubio’s English-language debut—narrates the story of Badger, who makes plans to spend time with his friends in the forest during Winter. However, he finds that most of them—Mr Bear, Marmot, nighthawk, are all fast asleep for the season. He goes back home, … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Most Beautiful Winter
In our big, bustling hometown in southwest China,On the top floor of an apartment tower, lives an old grandma.A weather-worn apron covers her cornflower blue blouse,And she putters about town, lugging her little cart around. In Grandma’s Roof Garden, a delightful, heartwarming picture book for ages 4-8, we meet an eccentric, energetic grandmother. With enviable … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Grandma’s Roof Garden
Up, down, over, under, open, close: learning opposites is an important piece of early childhood development. Learning opposites helps children learn not only vocabulary, but also develop observational skills, critical thinking, and a more concrete understanding of the world around them. Forthcoming this September from Eerdman's Books for Young Readers, Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems … Continue reading #WorldKidLitWednesday: Fast, Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems of Animal Opposites
If your daily walks are becoming a bit same-ish, then perhaps you ought to consider doing things the cat way. The Cat Way is a 66-page picture book neatly divided into two parts. It opens with a child of about 9 years of age taking their unnamed pet cat for a walk. Unfortunately, things don’t … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Cat Way
This month has been a pleasure to share all the latest literary treasures I’ve discovered in Dhaka in the past 3 years. Not only has it been fun to read the various books but to dig deeper by creating a network of literature lovers. Another bonus for myself is being able to bring local authors … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Closing
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